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01/08/08
To all of my PGR Brothers and Sisters:
Prior to launching this latest “get Twister” campaign, the PGR National “Leadership” removed both my and Bonnie’s access to the PGR website so that we could not read nor respond to any of their posts. This is an example of our National “leadership” and it’s policy of “transparency” at its finest.
The rumors, smears and digs are again flying rampant. Please take a moment to read this so you know the truth of what’s been going on.
Below are a handful of excerpts from only a few of the recent emails I have received from members who spend their free time standing the flag line rather than the handful of “web-goons” who seem to control the forums:
*…I know there are a lot of folks out there that support you, but are unwilling to speak up for fear of the BOD, and being blackballed....these are good people that believe in the MISSION...something that has been lost in all of this....again...hang in there...there is light at the end of the tunnel!…
*”…What a bunch of crap national spews and how sickening it is. If it were not for what we know is the true PGR, I would resign in a heartbeat. …You will always have my support because I know your intentions have always been true and honorable. The truth will triumph over these lies and justice will prevail…”
*… As long as they have this kind of leadership then I don't want to know what goes on… I will continue to try and remove the BOD hierarchy and return the PGR to what it should be. WE can do this together if you wish. I'm a supporter of Jeff Brown and feel he has been wronged by jealous personalities that are trying to run the show. What you do is ok, it's a free country. I'm just one man but I won't stand by and watch a good man be slandered and accused of wrongs that were fabricated…
*…Hey Jeff… The dealings I have had with you my friend has been honest and fair… Hang in there brother, Maybe what we need is a house cleaning if you know what I mean. How do people get the jobs or positions in PGR??? Is it the ole buddy system, you pad my pocket, I pad yours…
. *…Hey Twister; Just wanted you to know that you have our support here in Colorado!
*…Personally, I have found the PGR not to be the PGR it was when I joined, when Jeff was the head of the PGR. I have become so disheartened with the "now" PGR and the "now" BOD leadership, that I have seriously thought of resigning in the last few months. Although I have not resigned as yet, I have decided to not make any statement on any forum on the PGR sight and have practically given up going on missions. Although I know our military needs us, my heart is not in this any longer….
*…My pleasure, Jeff. Nothing p*sses me off more than to have the wrong party accused, hung and buried. Been there, done that. Or rather had it done to me. Tuff fight but right is right.
I sent it (email below) to about 50 members in five states. Going to make me a little unpopular with a few folk but the truth is the only way to go. Highest respects for you always…
To all,
I know that a lot of you do not care for Jeff Brown because of info that was put out about him when he was the director. Understandably so. But in recent months I have received Emails from some friends that contained reliable info that is quite contrary to that put out last year by the BoD.
There are a LOT of unanswered questions that have raised much doubt in my mind, given what information I first heard.
For what actions were taken then and what actions are being done NOW leads me to believe that Jeff Brown was done a horrible misjustice.
I am asking that before the lynch party forms, we all keep an open mind as there is more to come and I feel the TRUE guilty parties will be soon brought to justice. Please bear with me and please don't ask too many questions as I swore to secrecy about this until the time it is ready to be made public. My friend who has been keeping me updated on this issue did so with the stipulation I not reveal any info until they tell me it is OK to do so. The integrity of the PGR is paramount so a lot of "behind the scene" investigation is on going.
I was asked to forward the following email to all PGR members I know so that is what I am doing. I only ask that before the tar kettle is warmed up and the chickens plucked, be patient and justice will prevail. You will be shocked at the truth.
Please keep in mind that NOTHING will be done that will injure the reputation of the PGR. My friend is adamant about this.
With this all being said here, I would like to add that I am taking no sides except to say that it appears the stories first told and spread about Jeff Brown are now suspect and are not etched in stone.
*… I support you for several reasons, but primarily because of the way the national office of the BOD has treated me in my few dealings with them. If it is not too much to ask, I would appreciate it greatly if you would keep me informed of developments in the currently controversy, since I do not think I can rely on National for objective and/or unbiased information…
*“Now that I am over the shock, what prompted this crap? Do they not like the truth? Are they embarrassed that they let the real thief get away and now have their faces covered with eggs?
What actions are they referring too, Jeff? The investigations? These are fully warranted and should be demanded. I know you have the PGR's best interest at heart but right is right. I hope you have a plan of action in mind and set these nazi style dictators on their asses. Damn, man. This just ain't right at all. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Does this mean you have to close your store too? God, I hope not. I need some more QUALITY items. Keep me posted.
Highest respects always,…”
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There are reams of background on this “feud”, but the “capsulated” version is this.
In late 2006, as PGR Executive Director, I suspected the then treasurer was embezzling PGR funds (he later reportedly confessed to taking over $30,000). With the blessing of the BoD, I hired an outside accountant to get to the bottom of it. He mustered his forces while I was out of town and staged what can only be characterized as secret coup. He initiated a smear campaign based on my ownership of Twister’s Store, which had already been operating for almost a year. His coup was successful and I resigned as Executive Director only because he personally registered the PGR domain name, controlled the PGR servers and I would not risk him shutting down the PGR website. He then filed what I believe was a fraudulent application with the Trademark Office for the ownership of the PGR name and logo I created. My trademark attorney at the time was a PGR member had already filed the majority of the paperwork regarding the trademark, but apparently had not completed the final step.
When I started the store I made it publicly known through the forums that it was a private, for-profit business that would support the PGR. I did exactly what I said I would. My wife and I paid virtually all of the expenses to fund and operate the entire organization out of the proceeds of the store and would have continued to do so in the future. Once the filing with the Trademark Office had occurred, the BoD opened the new PGR store owned by a private company reportedly owned by a close friend of Ed Mueller. The basics of the new store are exactly what has been used against me…a privately, for-profit company owning the PGR Store.
This new company claims that 100% of its profits will go to the PGR. On the surface, that sounds good, but anyone with any business acumen knows how flawed this can be. Example: If the owner of this PGR outsourcing company, decides that they want a salary of $500K, a Lear Jet, an office in Tahiti, or whatever else, these become “business expenses” and come right off the top…before they declare any profit going to the PGR.
I made several attempts over the last year and a half to resolve the issue of the store with national leadership…even to the point of offering to close Twister’s and turn the entire store over to National after selling my current inventory on hand. Contrary to what National is apparently saying now, they would never agree to any proposal or even respond to any of my offers. Instead, they simply continued and encouraged the smear campaign. Contrary to the website’s TOU, they permitted, if not encouraged, the handful of negative voices in their attacks on me while immediately deleting any positive posts members made. Additionally, when everything I had told them about the previous BoD member who had embezzled a reported $30,000 from PGR and staged the coup in an attempt to cover it up turned out to be true, they did nothing for over a year. Finally, they recently merely removed him from the BoD with no full disclosure to the membership and have attempted to hush it all up. All the while, they continued their campaign against me and still would not admit that I had previously, of my own volition, turned my financial records over to their accountant who audited the records and reported to “Snap” that I had never taken one cent of PGR money.
My attorney’s final request that the BoD withdraw their fraudulent trademark application was again met with no response from National. This left me with no alternative but to file opposition to their trademark application in order to protect my intellectual property. All of this could have been settled long ago had National entered into some kind of dialogue with me. Unfortunately, due to a lack of effective leadership, it appears that now the Trademark Office will make the definitive decision.
I have repeatedly made it known that I do not want to run the entire PGR store as I did in the beginning. It’s grown too large for that. However, I do want to make sure that it’s done properly, with appropriate funding going to the PGR, quality products, fair pricing and good service. I have been approached by some fellow PGR members and plans are in the works to create a new, independent, PGR store as a source of income to fund the PGR and its missions. The initial plans are to base the new store’s donations to PGR on a percentage of the gross dollars rather than on something as unverifiable as 100% of the profit. I will assist in getting the ball rolling and in any other way I can, but will have no ownership or management position in the new store. It will be owned and operated by fellow PGR members.
Those of you who know me personally know that I have always done my best to act in the best interests of the PGR. That will not change. There are some individuals currently in leadership positions who continue to not to act in what I believe are the best interests of PGR. They appear to be making PGR decisions based on ego, greed and a lust for power. Regardless what you may hear from anyone, I will not do anything to intentionally harm the PGR. I have the utmost respect for the PGR and my fellow members and will not idly stand by and allow the actions of these individuals to continue to damage this great organization.
Those of you who know me personally know that I will not give up the fight to “do the right thing”.
Please feel free to forward this to as many PGR member as you so desire or to direct members to my website for updates. Since Bonnie and I have been banned from the PGR website, this is the only way we have to get the truth out.
As more information is made available to me, I will post it on my website:
http://www.patriotguardstore.org/
“Riding With Respect”,
Jeff “Twister”
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Twister’s Supports your PGR State and local projects?
Twister’s is proud to offer discounts to help your local and state PGR projects. By designating one member to take orders, collect payment and receive shipping, all orders over $500.00 will receive a 10% discount. This can provide funds to assist you in you PGR State projects. Members pay the same amount as if they ordered directly, but the group order saves you money that can be used as you see fit for your projects. We’re working to make this automatic on the website, but until that time, please place your order via email at jeffbrown@valornet.com and put "STATE ORDER" in the subject line. We will discount the order, email an invoice, and you can pay via PayPal or by check.
To qualify, all orders must be placed at one time and shipped to one address.
Thanks for all you do,
“Twister”
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Twister’s is proud to be working with Neal Heupel and his “Operation PGR Flags for our Troops” program.
Here’s how it works:
Place an order with Twister’s for a 3X5 PGR flag.
In the “Shipping Info”, use Neal’s address (below):
Neal H. Heupel
Patriot Guard Wyoming
1406 E. Person St
Laramie, WY 82070
Use your normal information for the “Billing Info”
We’ll ship the flag directly to Neal, along with your name as the donor.
Neal will ship the flag to the troops and Twister’s will cover the $5.25 cost of shipping the flag to the sandbox.
Thanks for supporting our troops!
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